Clinical results of Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum in different age groups

Aim: In 1998, Donald Nuss suggested the insertion of a metal bar behind sternum for pectus excavatum as minimally invasive technique. However, data regarding relation between age patient and clinical results repair is limited. Aim this study to compare surgery in different groups, point out optimal range procedure.
 Material Methods: From February 2012 January 2020, 140 patients have been treated with surgery. We classified into three groups: younger than 15 years (group A), 20 B); older up 40 C) retrospectively. evaluated patients' demographics, compared surgery, duration hospitalization complication rates.
 Results: One hundred ten were male 30 female. Male patients, symptomatic dyspnea preoperative period seen more frequently age, each statistically significant (p:0.003). early 30-day postoperative period, no mortality was observed. The most frequent complications observed group C (40,9%), followed by B (18,2%) A (9,6%)(p:0.007). logistic regression analysis, increased significantly Brace therapy performed 2 cases Group recurrence after removal which occurred adolescant period.
 Conclusion: procedure can be recommended low rates, short term high grade success. Although childhood seems suitable complications, preferred rates period.